on Nov 08, 2021, Updated Nov 21, 2023
About Green Goddess Smoothie
Green Goddess Smoothie is a tropical green smoothie that is super healthy, naturally sweet, and loaded with fresh fruits and veggies. It comes together in 5 minutes and can be served as a light breakfast or snack. You can also drink it as a pre-or post-workout snack with the addition of your preferred protein powder or hemp powder. It is a great smoothie to drink for breakfast if you are on a weight loss journey. This creamy smoothie has no refined sugar or dairy, and if you are concerned about the taste, let me confirm that it doesn’t taste like you’re drinking veggies. Apples, bananas, and pineapples give it a natural sweetness that perfectly balances spinach and avocado’s slightly bitter and veggie-like taste. This green smoothie is vegan, gluten-free, and keto-friendly too. Here are some more smoothie recipes: Berry Blast Smoothie, Mango Banana Smoothie, Mango Kale Smoothie, Green Apple Spinach Smoothie, and Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie. You might also like Strawberry Banana Spinach Green Smoothie, Cantaloupe Smoothie, Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie, Sunrise Sunset Tropical Smoothie, and Mango Magic Tropical Smoothie.
Ingredients
Fruits – This smoothie is loaded with bananas, pineapple, and apples. I used red apples (Gala apples), but you can also use green apples (Granny Smith apples). Bananas and pineapples are frozen ahead of time to give the smoothie a thick and creamy texture. The combination of these three fruits adds the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness. You can add other fruits, like mango, pear, peach, strawberries, etc., to this smoothie. Veggies – I add spinach, avocado, and celery to this delicious green goddess smoothie recipe. They are a powerhouse of nutrients, making this smoothie healthy and detoxifying. Use baby spinach, as it is less bitter than regular spinach. You can use fresh or frozen spinach. Avocado gives the smoothie a lovely creamy and rich texture and is loaded with healthy fats to include in your diet. Ensure it is perfectly ripe; otherwise, the smoothie will taste bitter. You can also add cucumber, carrots, kale, and ginger to this detox smoothie. Almond Milk – Add some unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk, like coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk, etc., to thin down the smoothie. Dairy milk will also work fine if you are not a vegan. You can also replace the milk with coconut water, apple juice, plain water, orange juice, or kefir. Others – I added ground turmeric, chia seeds, and lime juice to make this smoothie extra nutritious. If you need a sweetener in your smoothie, a little honey (not vegan), maple syrup, or peanut butter will do the trick. You can also add flax seeds, hemp seeds, almond butter, protein powder, spirulina, powdered vitamins, etc., to this green drink.
How To Make Green Goddess Smoothie
To a high-powered blender, add
2 and ½ cups of chilled almond milk 1 red apple (peeled, cored, and chopped) 1 large frozen banana 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ stalk of celery (chopped) 1 and ½ cups (packed) baby spinach 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 avocado (peeled and de-seeded) 1 tablespoon lime juice
and blend until all ingredients are well combined. If necessary, add in more almond milk to thin the smoothie. Check for sweetness and add a sweetener if you like your smoothie sweeter. Pour it into serving glasses, add a few ice cubes (optional), and serve.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this green goddess tropical smoothie for a healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert. Add more milk if the smoothie is too thick for your liking. Skip, adding milk, and make a thick smoothie. Serve it as a smoothie bowl topped with your favorite toppings.
Storage Suggestions
Like any other smoothie, this tropical green smoothie tastes the best when served fresh! Leftovers can be stored in a mason jar or a covered glass jar for about a day in the refrigerator. Shake well before serving again.
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